For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 229 students in 96113, CA.
The top ranked public schools in 96113, CA are Herlong High School, Fort Sage Middle School and Sierra Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 96113 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 96113, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 96113, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herlong High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Sage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Sierra Primary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ds Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Lassen Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 David S Hall St.
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2129
Grades: K-12
| 139 students
96113, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fort Sage Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
100 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2126
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Render Continuation High School (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
200 Ds Hall
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Herlong, CA 96113
(530) 827-2101
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 96113, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 96113, CA include Herlong High School, Fort Sage Middle School and Sierra Primary.
How many public schools are located in 96113?
4 public schools are located in 96113.
What is the racial composition of students in 96113?
96113 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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